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PS Omollo urges bodaboda operators to invest in Saccos in Kajiado

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202504 mins

Principal Secretary State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has urged bodaboda operators to join associations in order to benefit from empowerment projects. The PS, who was speaking in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado North, during the Kazi ni Kazi Boda Boda Empowerment Programme, said the operators should put their investments in cooperative societies….

NGAAF, Kajiado donates tent and chairs to Rongai Muungano Cooperative

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202503 mins

Ongata Rongai Muungano Women Groups Housing Cooperative Society has received a tent and 100 chairs courtesy of National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), Kajiado County. The women group had been allocated funds by NGAAF which they used to acquire the equipment. Speaking during equipment handover event, Kajiado County Women representative Leah Sankaire through her representative,…

Kajiado County empowers SACCO leaders with governance training

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202502 mins

The County Government of Kajiado, through the Department of Livestock, Agriculture, Fisheries, and Irrigation, has trained leaders from three Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) on management, governance, and grant handling to strengthen cooperative operations and improve access to affordable credit. The training, held at the NITA Institute in Kitengela Sub-County, targeted leaders representing Iloodokilani…

Kajiado Assembly kicks off oversight tour of livestock sale yard and slaughter houses

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202502 mins

The Kajiado County Assembly Committee on Agriculture has kicked off an oversight tour of livestock sale yards and slaughterhouses within the county. The committee led by Chairperson Joseph Mutunkei (MCA, Ildamat ward) inspected Kiserian Livestock Market and Slaughter Yard in Kajiado West. The visit focuses on sanitation, infrastructure, revenue collection, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance….

Kajiado County Assembly register Bunge Sacco

Sacco ReviewMay 26, 202502 mins

Kajiado County Assembly staff and members of county assembly have registered a Sacco to empower themselves through credit, and investment opportunities. The Sacco dubbed Kajiado County Bunge Savings and Credit cooperative Society Limited received the registration certificate on 20th March 2025. Kajiado County Director of Cooperatives James Taiko commended the assembly for the move which…

Governor Lenku condoles with family of fallen sacco founder

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 202402 mins

Kajiado County Governor, Joseph ole Lenku, has condoled with the families of Obomo Sacco, a savings and credit cooperative that was founded by Mzee Zablon Nyakeruma who passed on last week. Governor Lenku said Mzee Nyakeruma was not just a pioneer but a visionary leader who left an indelible mark in Kajiado County. He said…

Land owners petition county govt over freehold land rates

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202405 mins

Kajiado land owners have filed a petition in court challenging the constitutionality of the Kajiado County Finance Act 2023. The petitioners; Sheria Mtaani Organization, advocate Shadrack Wambui, Residents associations from Olkeri,Ngong Oloo surutia, Acacia among others raise several key issues regarding the Act, asserting that it violates their constitutional rights and fails to adhere to…

Kajiado companies reject bill allocating 1 per cent of their profits to CSR initiatives

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 2024April 23, 202405 mins

A section of investors operating in Kajiado County have raised concern over the County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024 which is now in public participation stage. The bill wants companies to allocate 1 per cent of their profit to CSR in every financial year. It also details that every company shall reserve to residents of…

Proposed bill to empower women

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 2021July 17, 202103 mins

By Obegi Malack Women will get grants from the County Government of Kajiado if the proposed Women Empowerment Fund Bill (2021) is enacted into law. The bill which is now at the public participation stage has received overwhelming support from local residents who now want its processing expedited so that they can benefit from the…